The young Shapoklyak ambles through the city, humming a familiar tune and playing small tricks on passersby. The city moves beneath her feet like a massive set piece on a conveyor belt, and Shapoklyak feels like the center of this production. But everything changes in an instant when she receives a strange message: «Did you lose something, Shapoklyak?» From that moment on, nothing goes as planned: her tricks start failing, and a mysterious shadow begins to follow her. Trying to prove that she is still Shapoklyak—the mistress of pranks and minor mischief—the heroine finds herself on the other side of the city—in an empty space where the usual rules no longer apply.

Here, she encounters a frightening entity that gradually proves to be less terrifying than it first appears. Along with their growing closeness, the surrounding world transforms: a mechanical conveyor belt evolves into a real, living city. Upon returning to familiar streets, Shapoklyak meets a small mouse. Together with a name, she gives Lariska her ribbon. Now they continue their journey together, and above the display window labeled «Name,» the inscription appears: «Shapoklyak and Lariska.»

A mischievous, cunning, and inventive lover of pranks. She is accustomed to being the center of attention, disrupting others' plans, and always getting away with it. For her, pranks are not just entertainment—they are a way to make a statement. But when her usual antics stop working, Shapoklyak unexpectedly loses her confidence. Meeting Lariska introduces her to something new: it turns out that one can have fun not only in proud solitude but also with a loyal companion. Furthermore, Shapoklyak does not transform into a model, benevolent heroine. She remains herself—she just now has an accomplice.

The city moves ceaselessly, like a theatrical set on a massive assembly line.
This is a world where Shapoklyak feels completely at home. As she moves forward and causes mischief, everything around her seems to play along, disappearing without consequence for the heroine. But when the established order is disrupted, the city begins to live by its own rules—rules she cannot comprehend.

The flip side of the familiar world. Here, the city hustle, movement, and noise vanish. Shapoklyak finds herself alone with an unknown creature. This entity inspires fear in the heroine, and she cannot find comfort in mischief, as there is no one to prank here. Having been deprived of her usual entertainment for the first time, she is forced to pay attention to herself. It is here that she meets the enigmatic figure of Lariska.

Format: Short animated film with elements of a music video.
Runtime: 5–6 minutes.
Genre: Surreal comedy, fantasy.
Target Audience: Broad, family-oriented.
The film will appeal to both viewers who grew up with the classic Shapoklyak and those encountering her for the first time. For some, it’s an opportunity to see a familiar character in a new interpretation; for others, it is a self-contained story filled with humor, unusual imagery, and unexpected twists.

Music becomes a part of the story, setting the rhythm of what happens. A familiar Shakplyak melody accompanies her walk through the city, adjusting to the conveyor’s movement and a series of mischief. The action unfolds almost like a music video—through motion, visual gags, and shifts in tempo. But gradually, the familiar tune begins to falter. Pauses, silence, and strange sounds emerge. And in the finale, the whistle returns—only now Shakplyak is not alone.